Kelantan’s green energy demand set to hit 46% in 2027 through hydropower and solar projects, boosting national sustainability goals.
KOTA BHARU: Demand for electricity from renewable sources in Kelantan is projected to reach at least 46% by 2027, driven by several major high-impact projects.
State Education, Higher Education, Green Technology, Digital and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Wan Roslan Wan Hamat said the main focus would be on hydropower and solar energy.
He added this supports the country’s sustainable energy policy and 31% renewable energy capacity target by 2025.
“The state government is actively pursuing the development of the green energy sector as a key component of its sustainability and sustainable development agenda,” he told the State Legislative Assembly.
“With the completion of major projects such as the Nenggiri Hydroelectric Dam, the Large-Scale Solar 5 programme, and the Small Hydro Plants, this figure is expected to rise to at least 46% by 2027.”
Wan Roslan was responding to a question from Zuraidin Abdullah (PAS-Chetok) about Kelantan’s current renewable energy capacity during the sitting at the Kota Darulnaim Complex.
He detailed that the Pergau hydro project, known as Sultan Ismail Petra Power Station, has operated since 2003 with 600 MW capacity.
The small hydro project in Sungai Kenerong contributes an additional 20 MW to the grid.
In solar energy, the Danau Tok Uban floating solar plant is scheduled to begin operations in January 2025 with 60 MW capacity.
Construction of the Nenggiri Hydroelectric Dam with 300 MW capacity is underway and expected to be completed by 2027.
A hybrid hydro-solar project with 45 MW capacity is scheduled for implementation in Pergau in 2026, featuring Battery Energy Storage Systems integration.
The onshore solar energy project by Samaiden Berhad under the LSS5 programme will operate on a 161.8-hectare land lease with nearly 100 MW capacity.
This project is expected to contribute 150 gigawatt-hours of energy per year.
Wan Roslan noted that although more than 95% of Kelantan’s energy generation capacity comes from green sources, absorption into the grid remains lower due to connection constraints to the national grid. – Bernama
